Jonathan, the oldest turtle in the world, lived to be 191 years old

Jonathan, the giant tortoise from the Seychelles, is the oldest land animal in the world and is still in excellent health at 191 years old. That means it has lived through the most relevant historical events of the past 200 years, such as world wars, space exploration, the Cold War, and the invention of the Internet and artificial intelligence.

Although turtles are known to live much longer than humans, this age is unusual even for a turtle of its kind. Giant tortoises in the Seychelles have an average life expectancy of 150 years, which Jonathan has already surpassed.

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His exact date of birth is not known, but he was brought to the island of Saint Helena in 1882 when he was already in adulthood, so it is estimated that he was already over 50 years old. He has since been photographed with his many caretakers and is currently considered a national treasure. His face is on the nickels in this place.

The organization of Guinness record announced Jonathan’s birthday as November 30, a symbolic date.

According to Joe Hollins, the turtle’s veterinarian, Jonathan shows “no signs of slowing down.”

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“Despite having lost his sense of smell and being virtually blind from cataracts, his appetite is still intense,” Hollins said.

According to the doctor, the turtle has a team that manually feeds it once a week with a fortifying ration of fruits and vegetables. This not only replenishes your calories, but also provides the essential boosters of your metabolism: vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

“It is extraordinary to think that this gentle giant has outlived all other living beings on Earth, including of course the entire human race,” the vet said.

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“Jonathan is in good health and all current indications make us hopeful that he will reach the third century, if he has not already done so!” he added.

Jonathan lives with three other giant tortoises: David and Emma, ​​who arrived in 1969 and are about 55 years old, and Frederik, who joined in 1991 and is now 32 years old. The animals spend their time in Plantation House, the garden of the home of the governor of the island of Saint Helena.

Their days are quiet, on hot days they like to lie in the sun, but when the temperature drops they hide in the grass. (JO)